It’s hard to believe that Shakira is actually in her mid-40s when you see how fit the “Waka Waka” singer is. Having belly danced since childhood, the Grammy winner has a super strong core and the abs to show for it. Shakira’s trainer of more than a decade, Anna Kaiser, has revealed which exercises will leave us with hips that don’t lie.
Dumbbell Side Bend
Stand with your feet hip-width apart while holding lightweight dumbbells at your sides. Bend sideways to the right, lengthening through your spine. Try keeping your neck as neutral as possible by looking forward, not down. Pull the left ribs down by engaging the obliques on the same side and then return to standing upright. Those movements all count as one rep. Do an equal number on both sides.
Knee-High March With a Twist
For this one, begin by standing with your right foot extended behind you. Your hands should be together, reaching up and to the left at about a 45° angle from your face. Keep your core tight, with your weight on your left foot. Pull your right knee up and toward your chest as you bring your hands down and twist your upper body to the right. Re-extend your hands up and out while you tap your right foot behind you. Do an equal number of reps on each side.
Bicycle Crunch
Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. Lock your fingers together and place them behind your head or touching the sides of your head. Bring your knees in toward your chest, and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg out, keeping it above the ground at a 45° angle, and turn your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow toward the left knee. Make sure your rib cage is moving as well as your elbows. Switch sides and perform the same motion. Altogether that equals one rep.